Understanding SONET/SDH and ATM: Communications Networks for the Next Millennium

  • Authors:
  • Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • Understanding SONET/SDH and ATM: Communications Networks for the Next Millennium
  • Year:
  • 1999

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Abstract

From the Publisher:Optical communications and fiber technology are fast becoming key solutions for the increasing bandwidth demands of the 21st century. This introductory text provides practicing engineers, managers, and students with a useful guide to the latest developments and future trends of three major technologies: SONET, SDH and ATM, and a brief introduction to legacy TDM communications systems. This concise book features chapters complete with easy-to-follow illustrations, review questions, worked examples, and valuable references. An accompanying CD-ROM provides the key figures in full color, suitable for easy cut-and-paste presentations. Understanding SONET/SDH and ATM is a must-read for information technology, telecommunications, and communications professionals who want to improve their knowledge of this emerging technology.